ZEST
2401 WILLOW SPRINGS DR, Boca Raton FL 33496 · 561-241-6866
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024018753 | Feb 28, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Cookline flip top - Raw shrimp stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cooked chicken and cooked noodles. Operator stored all items properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Expo area - milk - operator unsure when opened. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish items on menu - reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in flip top cooler across from stove cut cabbage (45F); butter with cooked jalapeños (47F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Flip top cooler across from stove; raw chicken (47F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Fod held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to another cooler to quick chill. Observed in flip top cooler across from stove cut cabbage (45F); butter with cooked jalapeños (47F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket stored in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator provided.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, next to Dish machine in ware wash area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented oyster sauce can. See stop sale.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup like container used to dispense rice. Operator removed.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi menu does not indicate which items contain raw animal products. Operator sent menu to be reprinted to indicate items that contain raw animal foods at time or inspection
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds sushi rice on TPHC. Operator unable to provide written plan at time of inspection. Provided written plan and operator filled out at time of inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi menu does not indicate which items contain raw animal products. Operator noted items on menu and reprinted at time of inspection
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.